Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SnapDic ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and password.
• Vocabulary Data: Words you search, vocabulary lists you create, and learning progress.
• User Preferences: App settings, selected dictionaries, and language preferences.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, and interaction patterns.
• Camera Data: Images captured for OCR are processed locally on your device and are not stored or transmitted to our servers.

2.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics and crash reporting.
• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (free version only).
• Apple/Google Payment Services: For processing in-app purchases.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your vocabulary searches and learning progress
• Personalize your experience
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your vocabulary data is primarily stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. If you enable cloud sync (premium feature), your data is encrypted and stored securely on our servers.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Camera and OCR

SnapDic uses your device's camera solely for text recognition (OCR) purposes. Important notes:

• Images are processed locally on your device
• No images are stored, uploaded, or transmitted to external servers
• OCR processing happens in real-time and images are immediately discarded

6. Advertising

The free version of SnapDic displays advertisements through Google AdMob. These ads may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience.

7. Children's Privacy

SnapDic is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us at raynearsoft@gmail.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: raynearsoft@gmail.com
• Website: https://snapdic.raynear.xyz